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Elevate: The Official Podcast of Elite Agent MagazineMaking a difference: Adrian Butera on how to work with community, be memorable and become an agent of choice
As the Managing Director of Compton Green, Adrian Butera has long had a reputation as the type of agent who supports his community and gives without expectation.
From working with Rotary to actively tackling environmental issues in property management, he’s a real estate professional who likes to get stuck in and assist when people need it most.
And yes, he concedes community service provides some real estate rewards, but that’s not the reason he does it.
As Adrian notes, you are either the type of person who gives back or y...2022-03-1732 minElevate: The Official Podcast of Elite Agent MagazineMaking a difference: Adrian Butera on how to work with community, be memorable and become an agent of choice
As the Managing Director of Compton Green, Adrian Butera has long had a reputation as the type of agent who supports his community and gives without expectation.
From working with Rotary to actively tackling environmental issues in property management, he’s a real estate professional who likes to get stuck in and assist when people need it most.
And yes, he concedes community service provides some real estate rewards, but that’s not the reason he does it.
As Adrian notes, you are either the type of person who gives back or y...2022-03-1732 minElevate: The Official Podcast of Elite Agent MagazineMaking a difference: Adrian Butera on how to work with community, be memorable and become an agent of choice
As the Managing Director of Compton Green, Adrian Butera has long had a reputation as the type of agent who supports his community and gives without expectation.
From working with Rotary to actively tackling environmental issues in property management, he’s a real estate professional who likes to get stuck in and assist when people need it most.
And yes, he concedes community service provides some real estate rewards, but that’s not the reason he does it.
As Adrian notes, you are either the type of person who gives back or y...2022-03-1732 min
The Real Estate StoryEpisode 28 The Real Estate Story with special guest Andrew Cocks from Local LawyersAndrew and I talk about commercial leases, commercial property, rights, responsibilities and the challenges faced during the pandemic.2020-11-0433 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 27 The Real Estate Story with special guest Sara Borowiak from Inka CreativeSara and I chat all about brand, marketing and real estate. We'll be diving in to what a brand is, why marketing campaigns are so important in real estate and some exciting and innovative things that people are doing in the real estate space.2020-10-2533 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 26 The Real Estate Story with special guest Emma Buxton from Buxton PrattEmma and I discuss the real estate recruitment industry, in particular Buxton Pratt. What is the recruitment industry like and what to look for in a new candidate. This is a wonderful insight into Emma's career. We even touch on American reality real estate TV!2020-10-1532 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 25 The Real Estate Story with special guest Dee Gibson Gerard Hannan, both from Compton GreenAfter a prolonged lockdown due to Covid-19 the Compton Green team have now been actively conducting private inspections, listing and selling real estate. Gerard Hannan is one of our senior leadership team member, Gerard talks about why some properties have attracted more interest than others. Dee Gibson, 23 years in real estate in the inner west, Dee is surprised how busy the real estate market is during the pandemic.2020-10-1029 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 24 The Real Estate Story with special guest Adam McDougall from the WBP Group/ValuersAdam, a local in the inner west of Melbourne has been valuing real estate for almost 2 decades. Adam talks us all through the process of valuation and the challenges during these Covid times. We talk about what valuers look our for, what makes a home stand out with value and what can negatively impact a valuation.2020-10-0330 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 23 The Real Estate Story with special guest Hayley Mitchell from Mitchell PT.Hayley is a leader in property management in Australia. Hayley and I talk about the up coming changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. These huge changes where due this year however due to Covid, the state government have delayed the the changes but they are coming! what do you need to know?2020-09-2730 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 22 The Real Estate Story with special guest Tonya Davidson from Davidson Property AdvocatesTonya and I have known each other for a couple of decades. What brought us together then was auctioneer. Now, Tonya's commitment to the industry has extended from selling to coaching and now an advocate. Where should people buy [in the inner east] what to look out for and how Tonya can best assist.. The perfect introduction in to buying onto one of Melbournes more affluent suburbs.2020-09-1729 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 21 The Real Estate Story with special guest Jarryd Garrasi from Loan MarketJarryd and I discuss the current home loan market within the middle of the pandemic. We chat about great interest rates available, first home buyers enjoying the market and what challenges are ahead.2020-09-1030 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 20 The Real Estate Story with special guest Owen Wilson, the CEO of realestate.com.au/REA GroupOwen Wilson is the CEO of realestate.com.au/ REA Group. We talk about the growth of the business, we look back on the challenges and have conversation on what the future may look like. I ask Owen about his leadership during Covid and his challenge when he joined as the leader ahead of the Banking Royal Commission. We also chat about REA's approach to private landlords.2020-09-0323 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 19 The Real Estate Story with special guest Michael Sanz from IGT talking property managementMichael Sanz joins us talking all things property management. Michael is an industry leader at Inspired Growth Training. Michael answers the question, What should a landlord look out for and what should they look for in a property manager. What is the future of our industry. We also talk about home made salami!2020-08-2836 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 18 The Real Estate Story with special guest Adam Campbell from VaultRE and Gary Giritharan from AnyWhereAuctionsThis weeks episode is on the future of real estate. What is happening in the tech space of selling houses, what does the future hold and what role do tech companies play in make the property transaction easier.2020-08-2137 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 17 The Real Estate Story with special guests Chris McGregor Vice President FIABCI Australia, Titia Haagsma from The Netherlands and Vivi Goeckeritz from Germany [now Seddon]13 years ago my family welcomed into our home our first work FIABCI student from the Netherlands. Titia worked at Compton Green while living with our family for 3 months. 7 Years on we did it again with Vivi from Berlin. Our family loved the experience and the cultural exchange. The team at Compton Green embraced the new friendships and to this day our friendships continued, In fact Vivi really never left!!2020-08-1335 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 16 The Real Estate Story with special guests Lisa and Lauren Garner, International award wining ArchitectsLisa Garner Architectural Graduate at Feildwork, Lauren Garner Designer at Kerstin Thompson Architects. Both Lisa and Lauren, sisters, have traveled around the world studding and practising design and architecture. In 2018 Lisa and Lauren entered an international competition for Urban Sastanability with AECOM. Making the finalist list they traveled to America, LA to do a 10 minute finalist presentation. Clearly their international studies payed off, winning [joint winners with one other] first prize! This weeks story is on Compton Green's involvement in a Launch Housing affordable housing project in Footscray, everything starts with an IDEA!2020-08-0624 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 15 The Real Estate Story with special guest Andy Reid marketer, auctioneer and industry commentatorAndy Reid is a Melbourne based auctioneer, runs a marketing company and in recent times have taken the position of industry and life commentator. Andy gives his insights into COVID challenges, mental health issues and the dealing with what ever life throws at him.I share my my story, its not always smooth sailing!2020-07-3040 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 14 The Real Estate Story with special guest Jess Densley Real Estate Coach, Business Growth and Culture InfluencerJess Densley is a Real Estate Coach impacting businesses throughout Australia and New Zealand. Jess give us insights into leadership and challenges with in the industry during this Covid time. This weeks story features Elizabeth Hurley, Shane Warne and me!2020-07-2333 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 13 The Real Estate Story with special Brian Haynes local historian from Williamstown Past Present and FutureBrian Haynes is a local Williamstown historian, he knows the Willy history like few others. A wealth of historical information Brian give us insights into the first land sale in Williamstown, tells us more about some of Williamstown's more famous monuments and we talk about some of our more famous residents over the years. Our local expert Dee Gibson from Compton Green briefs us on what has sold and what's coming up for sale in our beach side suburb.2020-07-1632 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 12 The Real Estate Story with special guest Russell Cocks from Local LawyersRussell is an author 101 Conveyancing Answers and know as one of Melbourne most prominent property Lawyers. Russell and I speak about Vendor Statements, section 32 of the sale of land act and section 12 on material defects. We touch on what's important in a contract of sale and what buyers should look out for.2020-07-0936 min
Hammertime: A Property PerspectiveAuction competitions: the difference in your auction careerThis special episode is the audio from a webinar we were recently invited to moderate by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Featuring three leading Melbourne auctioneers - Adrian Butera, Luke Banitsiotis and Peter Kakos - the discussion explores the process of competing in auction competitions, and the enormous positive impact it can have on your on-street or in-room auctioneering.2020-07-0248 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 11 The Real Estate Story special guest Jon Lark from Kangaroo Island Spirits & Adam Porteous from Raine & Horne Batemans BayEarlier this year many parts of Australia where impacted by bush fires, these fires impacted our communities, properties and businesses. This episode focuses on two areas of impact [Kangaroo Island and Batemans Bay] and how our guests were impacted and how they responded. A truly deep and important conversation about how these communities have had the double hit with fires and now Covid. My story, our family holiday on K.I. when we got evacuated and the generosity that followed.2020-07-0232 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 10 The Real Estate Story with special guest Colleen Gates, Councillor and Mayor at Hobsons Bay City CouncilCr. Gates, Mayor of Hobsons Bay City Council talks about the change to Hobsons Bay waste recycling process and the new 4 bins which is now used by the 39,000 households with in the municipality. Cathy Royal from Compton Green gives us some insides into property management in the inner west and I share my chicken story and how my girls made change to how we manage food waste.2020-06-2530 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 9 The Real Estate Story with special guest Matthew Griffin, Membership Service Manager from Real Estate Institute of VictoriaMatthew Griffin is the membership service manager at the REIV, Matthew has also been the training manager as well as an integral part of the process for traineeships. We also have a visit from Steele Sexton, one of the team at Compton Green. Steele started his career 14 years ago with the firm as a trainee. My story this week is how I got in the Real Estate "Managers Wanted".2020-06-2031 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 8 The Real Estate Story with special guest January Jones, Group Lifestyle Editor at DomainJanuary Jones is the Group Lifestyle Editor at Domain, she talks about her role with the publication and her love for the Inner West of Melbourne especially Footscray. Gerard Hannan reveals a wonderful bespoke home in West Footscray and Adrian tells the story of Compton Green's involvement with the University of Melbourne and the Hobsons Bay Community Fund.2020-06-1128 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 7 The Real Estate Story with special guest Amanda Strijder from Style Warrior Interiors and Tony Santolin from Griffith Real EstateAmanda Strijder shares her do's and don't in preparing a home for sale and her experiences in being one of Melbournes more prominent property stylists. Our special guest is Tony Santolin, principle at Griffith Real Estate and a quick in site in to the Griffith property market. This weeks special story "breaking the toilet wall down"!2020-06-0936 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 6 The Real Estate Story special guests Harry Li Australasian Auctioneering Champion and Damien Cooley from Cooley Auctions"The Auctioneers"Special guests Harry Li is an Australasian Auctioneering Champion with many interests in the auctioneering freternaty. Clearly a passionate auctioneer sharing his insights into what to look for in an auctioneer. Special guest Damien Cooley from Cooley Auctions runs one of the largest in room auction facilities in the country, himself calling unto 2300 property auctions per annum. Damien is also know for conducting many of "The Block" auctions having an outstanding track record on the series.2020-05-2840 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 5 The Real Estate Story special guest Matt Childs from Pat Rice & HawkinsSpecial guest is Matt Childs from Pat Rice & Hawkins, Matt shares his insights into rural property throughout Victoria. What buyers are looking for in farms and the popular locations. Our story this week is when once I was stranded in the Victorian Alpine Park, unable to get out due to flooding and my number 1 priority was to find auctioneers to help!Our local real estate expert is Julie Standen, Julie tells us about the success with virtual auctions and what's on offer in Newport.2020-05-2133 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 4 The Real Estate Story special guest Cate Bakos from Cate Bakos PropertySpecial guest is Cate Bakos, buyers advocate from Cate Bakos Property. Cate is a leading buyers advocate and President of the Real Estate Buyers Advocates Association. Our story this week is one about giving back and my involvement with the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal Auction and what that lead to! We also have our senior team leader in Property Management Jayne Humphries. Jayne lead a large property management team with growth during these challenging times.2020-05-1431 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 3 The Real Estate Story with special guest Jessica Bettenay from Resident AvenueSpecial guest is Jessica Bettenay from Resident Avenue. Jess is a leading interior designer recently featuring on Grand Designs. Our story this week is from Lachlan Bishop, Lachie give us an insight onto Spotswood and what a wonderful suburb it is, the heart of the inner west!2020-05-0723 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 2 The Real Estate Story special guest Irena Lobaza from B+LSpecial guest Irena Lobaza from B+L, B+L are the Inner West's most promenade architect firms. This episode features the Guy Grossi's [Chef] auctioneers bell story and an insight into real estate with Gerard Hannan2020-04-3031 minThe Real Estate StoryEpisode 1 The Real Estate Story special guest Gil King from the REIVGil King is the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.This weeks story is about the late Tommy Hafey when he was an auctioneer coach.2020-04-2929 min
Bat Flips And NerdsEpisode 21 - Dispatches from the World Baseball ClassicIn a special tie up with Extra Innings, we bring you exclusive interviews with Adrian Gonzalez, Francisco Cervelli, Drew Butera and Josh Harrison direct from the WBC.John provides appalling narration, showing ring rust by using the wrong mic for his intro...You can say thanks by following Gabriel at Extra Innings:On Twitter: www.twitter.com/extrainnings_bbAt their website: https://extrainningsbaseball.wordpress.comAnd here on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-166708407/2017-03-2115 min